The Lakers opened their 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Warriors, and while Luka Doncic and the rest of the roster grabbed most of the headlines, there was a new face on the sideline who had Los Angeles talking before tip-off. That face belongs to Nikki Kay, a veteran sports journalist who is now covering […]
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse praised Joel Embiid’s playmaking and rebounding after the center recorded a triple-double in Saturday’s 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, while also discussing Jaylen Brown’s two-way impact and the team’s defensive rebounding issues. “Probably more happy with the 11 rebounds,” Nurse said of Embiid, who finished with 28 points, […]
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Devin Booker scored 43 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 131-122 victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. Booker shot 17 of 25 from the field and added seven rebounds and seven assists as Phoenix won its home opener for the fifth consecutive season. The Suns […]
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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 77 points as the Denver Nuggets overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 199th career regular-season triple-double, while Murray scored 42 points and made […]
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The Houston Rockets improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 season with a 121-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, October 24, at State Farm Arena. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, while Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason added 19 apiece as Houston held off a late Atlanta rally. Amen Thompson and […]
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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, at American Airlines Center, securing their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and blocked four shots, while Dylan Harper added 22 points as San Antonio improved to 1-2. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle contributed 19 points […]
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The Chicago Bulls fell 124-120 to the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 24, despite Caleb Wilson recording 30 points and 14 rebounds in his home debut. Trae Young led Washington with 25 points and nine assists as the Wizards improved to 2-1 and handed Chicago its second loss in three games. Kyshawn George added 22 […]
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addresses the speculation surrounding Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after Brown’s move to Philadelphia. Speaking at a Celtics practice on Sunday, Mazzulla praised the decade‑long partnership, noting their great moments while stressing that their different personalities and playing styles aren’t a negative. He emphasized that the team’s focus is now on Tatum, saying Brown’s contributions are appreciated but the franchise looks ahead with Tatum as its cornerstone. Mazzulla also remarks that such roster changes are part of the business and not something to be saddened by.
Jaylen Brown insists there’s no beef between him and former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, but his latest comments suggest there’s still some tension between the two. Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Brown addressed his relationship with Tatum while taking a subtle shot at his former teammate’s public […]
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Nikola Jokic wasn’t happy with Denver Nuggets fans on Saturday night, despite leading his team to a remarkable comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets erased a 23-point deficit to secure a 141-135 overtime win in their home opener, but Jokic had some strong words for supporters who booed the team during its […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers improved to 3-0 with a 127-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, October 24, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday and Tyrese Maxey added 26. VJ Edgecombe contributed 17 points […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Brooklyn Nets comeback to secure a 125-121 victory in their home opener on Saturday, October 24, at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 and Evan Mobley recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds as Cleveland improved to 1-1. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with […]
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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum publicly confirm there’s no lingering beef after Brown’s July trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum spent nearly 13 minutes of his post‑game press conference denying any resentment, while Brown echoed the sentiment after Boston’s 127‑116 win over Milwaukee, adding a light‑hearted “stay ready” jab. The duo, who won the 2024 NBA title and shared 121 playoff games, part ways as Brown joins a Sixers roster featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Their rivalry will unfold in four Celtics‑Sixers matchups this season, beginning Nov. 10 in Philadelphia.
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, October 24, at Spectrum Center, dropping Miami to 0-3 despite a late comeback attempt. Brandon Miller scored 34 points, while Grayson Allen added 20 as Charlotte improved to 2-1 after suffering a 47-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Dennis Schroder contributed 25 points […]
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The Warriors fall 131-122 to the Suns in their third straight loss, but rookie Yaxel Ländeborg steals the spotlight with 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 64% true‑shooting in just his third NBA game, earning an A grade. Undrafted rookie Graham Ike posts a double‑double (12 points, 10 boards) and receives an A‑, while bench scorer Brandon Williams drops 20 points for a B rating. With Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Podziemski and Horford out, the article grades each player's performance against expectations, noting strong contributions from Will Richard (B) and a subpar showing from Gui Santos (C).
The Phoenix Suns' first impression continues to underwhelm, and that's putting it lightly.
The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama. After blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s season-opening loss to the 76ers, the Cavs nearly surrendered a 22-point advantage against the Nets before […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Bucks for South Beach, presumably with something better in mind. Three games into his Heat career, the scenery has changed more than the results. Miami is 0-3 after Saturday’s 115-110 loss to the Hornets, and so far, this looks an awful lot like the situation Antetokounmpo left behind. Big expectations, uneven […]
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The Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 25 at the Delta Center for the first showdown since the Lakers traded former Jazz center Walker Kessler to L.A. The preview highlights Kessler’s unexpected departure, Luka Doncic’s chemistry with him, and the stakes for both clubs after early‑season wins and losses. Utah’s rotating lineups, including Ace Bailey’s first start and the possibility of moving Jaren Jackson Jr. back to center to free up space for a five‑out system, are under the microscope. The game, kicking off at 3:00 MT, offers a pivotal test for each team’s identity and depth.
LeBron James sat out, and the Sixers still had more than enough offense. That might be the most encouraging part of their 3-0 start. Nobody needs to draw sweeping conclusions from three games in October. But Philadelphia didn’t bring James aboard so every night would require him to rescue the operation. Saturday offered a look […]
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Mavericks Walter Clayton Jr. is starting his second NBA season with his third team. That’s a lot of introductions for a guy still trying to get his career going. But Clayton likes where he landed. After being waived by the Grizzlies, he chose the Mavericks over several interested teams and signed a two-way contract Wednesday, […]
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San Antonio Spurs earn their first win of the season in a 122-106 rout over the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks.
Nikola Jokic told some Nuggets fans to not come back to Ball Arena after Denver's 141-135 overtime win over New Orleans on Saturday
The Warriors endured a grueling road trip, playing their second back‑to‑back game with a roster missing Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porziņģis, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford. Despite the talent gap, a rookie‑heavy line‑up (Yaxel Lendeborg, Graham Ike, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Brandon Williams) kept the game close, trailing only 131‑122 in a high‑scoring loss to the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 36 points, while Lendeborg contributed 13 and De’Anthony Melton delivered the Warriors’ best stretch. The contest featured a late‑game three from Collin Gillespie that sealed the win.
Nuggets rookie Trevon Brazile made a strong first impression on Denver fans Saturday night